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Civilians Killed Seeking Food in Russian-Occupied Oleshky
24 Sep
Summary
- Couple killed by drone while bringing food from Radensk.
- Oleshky is a Russian-occupied city in southern Kherson.
- The city is cut off from food and water supplies.
A harrowing account has emerged from the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky in southern Kherson, where a couple was killed by a drone on September 20, 2026. They were on their way back from Radensk, a neighboring town 23 km away, with a bag of food. The couple was unable to reach home before a curfew imposed by Russian authorities was enacted.
Halia, a resident who requested her name be changed for safety, shared the tragic news, stating the city is constantly shelled and lacks essential food and water. Oleshky has been occupied by Russia since 2022 and is strategically trapped between the Dnipro River and Russian forces, severely limiting access and supplies for its inhabitants.
